The challenge: to create a work of art to be displayed in one of the planters along Danforth Avenue between Greenwood & Woodbine. The planter display can be installed anytime during the week of April 24 – April 30.
Theme: We encourage you to create something that provides personal reflections about life along and near this part of Danforth Avenue. This theme is a starting point – you can interpret it as you wish!
Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:
- Create a pile of used plastic bottles and string them together around (but not to) the tree so they cannot be easily removed.
- Fill the planter with artificial flowers.
- Tie together abandoned stuffed animals or old toys.
- Paint branches and stick them into the planters.
- Visit the dollar store for ideas.
- Use words or draw pictures.
- Fill clear bags with leaves.
- Use found objects.
- Hunt around the streets during recycling day.
- If you are a business or organization, use materials that are part of your daily work environment. NOTE: store advertising is not allowed (i.e. brochures, store signage) but “hints” of your business are encouraged!
Here are the restrictions:
- The artwork must not extend beyond the envelope as shown in the attached image.
- You must not attach the artwork to the tree and must not damage the tree.
- The artwork may circumvent the tree to reduce vandalism and theft.
- The artwork must not contain sharp or dangerous objects, elements or materials.
- The artwork may not be offensive to others.
- The artwork must be made of material that is durable for a minimum of 10 days.
- Recycled and recyclable material is preferred.
- You may gently stake the artwork into the soil around the tree while being careful not to damage roots.
